Jeff and Cheryl have been happily married since 1999. They created Elan-DJ in 2003 when they noticed a need for a certain type of DJ service in the Mid-Atlantic. Since then, Elan-DJ has serviced over a thousand extremely satisfied clients. We like to think that the current more popular trend of "non-cheesy" low-key DJ/MCing is mainly because of us. Since we started we have utilized that approach exclusively and now many of our competitors have adopted a similar tact.

   At Elan-DJ.com we believe that you deserve the best! So whether you dream of a formal, elegant reception or desire the feel of a dance club for your event (or maybe even a little of both in the same evening!), we'll be happy to oblige.

   What sets us apart? Your personal needs and desires are important to us. Using your vision, we will design your reception/event experience, while at the same time offering professional musical guidance and event planning throughout the process. We coordinate with all the other reception vendors in order to make sure that everything happens when and in the manner you want.

   In general, we try to avoid the obnoxious DJ cliche's. We pride ourselves on being professional and low key; we let the music do the entertaining, we speak only when it is appropriate and necessary, we don't attempt to be comedians, and we avoid anything tasteless or cheesy. You are the stars of your day--not us. Our best compliment comes occasionally throughout the year when in the middle of an event, an elderly guest approaches our table and with a confused expression, asks us what we are doing there. We strive to epitomize this very low-profile, elegant method of DJ'ing your event.

   Jeff will be happy to speak with you personally to discuss all of your event's details and determine the right services for your evening. Rest assured, at Elan-DJ.com we are committed to making your event a success based on your vision and of course your budget!

   Our music library is quite vast and we guarantee we'll have whatever you want. The sky is literally the limit and any type of music from around the world is relatively easy for us to obtain nowadays--in other words, you don't have to worry whether we'll have any particular track. We'll discuss your favorites and make sure we have the exact music you would like to comprise the tone of your event.

   Our personal guarantees to you for your event.

   We retain loyal patronage in our high-level niche via our signature level of customer service.

   1. We guarantee that we will have whatever particular song you request via the scripting process. (with the exception of Karaoke and highly obscure, out-of-print recordings. i.e. a particular track from a particular album by artist "X" of a Lithuanian Polka--in this situation, if you have the recording, you'll need to get it to us via email to our info@elan-dj.com address.)

   2. We guarantee that we will do exactly as you specify for us via our highly informative reception planner-script.
(Wedding Script Examples)

   3. Finally, we guarantee that we will get all of your servicing vendors working off of the same one-page order of events. We construct this document through our detailed adaptation of the information you provide on the aforementioned script. This scripting guarantee is unique in the industry, puts us squarely head and shoulders above our competition, and insures that your event will be a team effort without any power struggles, meaning that all you have to worry about is having a great time! So yes, we are a bit more expensive than some companies. Please remember, you are paying for our experience, expertise and guarantees--sort of like a single event insurance policy for your reception.

   Our typical low-profile set-up for an event of 150 guests or less.

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   JEFF ADAMS

   First I would like to thank you
for taking the time to research
your choice of a DJ for your
event and I'd like to introduce
myself, I am Jeff Adams, the
owner of Elan-DJ.com. I feel it
would be wise to let you know
about my background in this
business. My father and
mother owned a photography
studio and by age eight, I was
accompanying them to all of their
weddings as their "go-for." By age fifteen

and high-end convention parties in the Palm Springs area of So. Cal. On weekends when I did not have a performance with one of my bands at a corporate event or a wedding, I was usually helping do the photography for an event. After college, I worked on cruise ships for a year as musician and a DJ. Since moving to the Metro Baltimore/DC area, I've been the DJ for nearly a thousand weddings and events. "I've been around weddings and events most of my life. I know what works and most importantly what doesn't. Because of this, I've established a clear-cut approach to getting the right info from our clients in order to make their event a success."

Education & other supportive experience:
   I have a Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Music, which required large portions of time proving proficiency behind the mixing console in the recording studio and at live concerts. Also required was a thorough understanding of acoustics. This translates to the fact that no matter where you are having your reception, I will achieve the best possible sound for that space. I also have my Master's Degree in Music Education and was a high school band/choir director for a number of years in So. Cal. before winning the audition for the job mentioned in the next paragraph.

   I am currently a member of the US Army's Top Jazz Band, the Jazz Ambassadors, stationed at Fort Meade. This is a permanent duty station, meaning I will complete my entire military career in the Metro DC region.

   CHERYL ADAMS

   Cheryl began her DJ career in the
year 1999. She has performed
hundreds of diverse events
and venues, from weddings
& corporate functions, to
anniversaries & birthdays.
Consistently receiving the
highest percentage of thank
you letters and praise, from
both wedding clients and the
servicing vendors, she chalks
this up to her 'woman's touch.'

"I feel I am able to better understand my brides and their vision for their day because I am a woman. I know how crucial my part is in ensuring the right mood and flow for their wedding. This is a day she has been dreaming of since she was a little girl and I intend to do everything I can to make her dream a reality!"

   PARRIS SPIVLEY

   Parris brings decades of experience
in the music business to our clients.
Not only is he a highly professional
DJ/MC, he's also an established Band
Leader, Guitarist and Vocalist who
recently retired after 32 years of
active duty service from the United
States Army Field Band in Washington,
DC. As the leader of the Army’s top touring
“cover band” he has traveled the world
performing for audiences of all backgrounds;
all the while ensuring that logistically, every one of the band’s more than 2000 performances during his tenure went off without a hitch. His wealth of knowledge and understanding of all musical styles will guarantee that your special event will be nothing less than a success!


   Jeff, Parris was great! He played all the right music, and all of my guests had a great time. He honored not only mine but all of my guests requests as well.

   He truly was wonderful, I didn't want to night to end.

Thanks again, Jessica (jjhilburn@hotmail.com)
Reception after-party, 2 June '07, So. MD, Private Residence, 150 guests.